Is Less Actually More?

We live in a world full of trends, which we at The Edge write about each week. It can be tricky keeping up with the latest fashion trends, and honestly, draining. Trends correlate with fast fashion and this negatively impacts the environment as major companies dump their leftover clothes into the ocean. Fast fashion needs to go. And minimalism fashion is here to change that.\

WHAT IS MINIMALIST FASHION? 

The origin of minimalism dates back to the 1960s and was mainly referenced in the artistic movement, which showcased a modern way of thinking. Minimalist fashion is the approach of decluttering clothes that have no purpose and leaving minimal clothes that bring joy. Less stuff, less stress. When we encompass ourselves around the items that have meaning to us, it will be less than you probably expected. This doesn’t mean cleaning out everything in your closet, but you got to do what you go to do sometimes!

WHY SHOULD WE INCORPORATE MINIMALIST FASHION INTO OUR EVERYDAY LIFE? 

Having a minimalist lifestyle will not only better your wardrobe quality, but it will also benefit the environment. The fashion industry contributes around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, which burns more than the average gas emissions by buildings and homes. Purchasing quality items may come with a price, but it will exceed the life of a fast-fashion item and will be beneficial to the environment. 

Psychological studies have shown that materialism links to depression, less satisfaction in life, substance abuse and loneliness. Material objects are unlikely to boost our serotonin in a meaningful way. When we try to satisfy ourselves with material objects, we will find ourselves wanting more and never feeling fulfilled.

TRENDS COME AND GO 

Do you remember the checkerboard prints that were everywhere? Or the money-piece hair? Or the chunky clay rings? Or the cottage core dresses? Well, those all happened two years ago and are now considered irrelevant in 2023. In the fashion industry, there is a 20-year cycle also 

known as the 20-year rule, and it states that once popular trends will resurface and become relevant again. We are seeing this right before our eyes. As of right now, the trending fashion items are skirt suits, baggy jeans, crochet tops, pastels, and denim-on-denim. However, these trends may be extraneous by the time you’re reading this – trends go that fast. 

Having fewer clothes will not be beneficial for yourself, but to others as well. Start your spring cleaning today and get rid of the clothes that no longer serve a purpose for you! Share with us here @theedgemag your quality wardrobe favorites!